Frews Contracting is a third generation family owned business that has been operating for 97 years, making them one of the oldest and most experienced contractors in the South Island. Over time the business has diversified, and now offers a range of services.

Frews set the standard for efficiency and innovation in all their projects. Whether removing pools, garages or houses, or tackling large multi-story commercial buildings, no feat is too big or too small. Frews have even utilized helicopters and cranes to complete their more complex projects. Hand-in-hand with this work, is their proficiency in civil and rural work. Frews Contracting specialise in ground remediation, site-works, landscaping, carparks, and driveways, alongside expertise in trenching, irrigation, farm tracks, stump removal, and land clearance. With their range of modern plant and specialist attachments, Frews provide cost-effective and creative solutions.

Cartage has always been integral to the Frews operation. They maintain a modern fleet of over twenty-five GPS tracked trucks, equipped to serve needs ranging from heavy transporters, bulk trucks and trailers, to transportation of hazardous materials

Frews Contracting are also experts in material processing and recycling. This was developed through a need to process their own material. They can process a range of construction materials at their quarries including hard-fill, concrete, wood, screening soil, and crushing concrete. Their specialist processing equipment enables them to take an innovative approach when providing solutions for unusual materials.